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On Daybreak Africa: Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended Voice of America's broadcast for three months over its coverage of militant violence in the country and in neighboring Mali. Plus, Kenya’s Parliament impeaches Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Mozambicans vote in their presidential election, including in the country’s volatile Cabo Delgado Province. President Biden postpones his visit to Angola because of Hurricane Milton. The United States announces $7.5 million funding to support Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Uganda marks its 62nd anniversary of independence Wednesday. Cholera cases and deaths surge in Nigeria. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

Voters in Mozambique have gone to the polls to elect a new president. At a VOA town hall, experts explore the role the African diaspora has in the U.S. elections, and how the vote could affect relations between Washington and the continent. Experts warn the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on a downward spiral as violations and abuse, violence and conflict escalate.

Ugandan activist Brian Ahimbisibwe joins us to talk about the often overlooked link between HIV/AIDS and mental health struggles, including the alarming rates of suicide and suicidal ideation in African countries.

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.